Frequently Asked Questions About Tampa Bail Bonds

Bail is the amount of money defendants or Indemnitors must post and is most often done through a Bail Bond Company for a fee. The purpose of bail is to ensure the release of the defendant and guarantee the Defendant will appear at all hearings until the case has been adjudicated.

Bail amounts are set based on several factors, including the severity of the alleged crime, the defendant’s criminal history, and the likelihood of the defendant appearing in court.

If you cannot afford bail, you may seek the services of a bail bond agent who can post a bail bond on your behalf for a fee. The fees in Florida are governed by the Department of Financial Services, rates are as follows: Any single Bond $ 1,000.00 and below is a flat Rate of $ 100.00 any single bond above $ 1,000.00 is 10%.

No, once the bond is posted and the Defendant is released, there are no refunds.

A bail bond is a form of payment that will allow the Defendant to be released without having to pay the entire amount of the Bond. Once the Bond is posted and the Defendant is released, it is the Bail Bond company's responsibility to make sure the Defendant will appear each and every time there is a scheduled Court date, if he or she were to fail to appear in Court it is up to the Bail Bond company to resolve the issue or pay the face amount of the Bond that was posted for his or her release.

Whether you can leave the state while out on bail depends on the conditions set by the court. Some bail agreements restrict travel outside the jurisdiction without prior approval.

Missing a court date while out on bail can result in a warrant being issued for your arrest and the forfeiture of any bail money or collateral.

Yes, you can use property, such as real estate, as collateral for a bail bond in Tampa.

The time it takes to get released on bail in Tampa can vary depending on which facility the Defendant is being detained and the processing time at the jail or detention facility.

Judges typically set bail amounts based on established guidelines and the specifics of each case, however, concerning the premium as stated above, these funds are non-negotiable, If any Bail company offers to charge a different amount, other than the amounts above, that Bail Agent is committing a crime, in certain circumstances, the bail agency may be able to extend credit.

Yes, bail can be revoked if the defendant violates the conditions of their release.

Regardless of the adjudication of the case, the premium is non-refundable, however if additional monies were given to the bail company as collateral, these funds will be returned to the individual that gave the funds.

When posting cash bonds, you must go to the Jail in person and must use cash, there are a few jails in Florida they may except credit cards, but again, you must be present at the jail, also the person posting the “cash” is not informed that those funds can be used to pay Court costs, fines and any other fees. Using a Bail Bond Company ensures that you will only pay one fee and not be responsible for any other Court cost, fines or fees. The added convenience of using a Bail Bond Company is you can post the bond from the convenience of your own home or office. We will we will send you a Docusign and a CC form, no printing, no travel, and we will keep you informed throughout the bonding process by one of the professionals in our office.